Important nuances
Experts recommend sharpening manicure tools every six months. There are several ways to process them. To determine whether this procedure is necessary, you should examine the appearance of the devices. If they are inconvenient to use, and there are dark spots on the edge, then sharpening is required.
The procedure must be performed immediately after these signs are detected. The larger the stain, the longer and more difficult the preparation is required. Before this, you will need to process the scissors, otherwise the result will be minimal. Sometimes he doesn't follow at all.
What types of sharpening exist?
Today there are only two ways to sharpen manicure tools:
Of course, hand sharpening is much better than factory sharpening or, as it is also called, container sharpening. Factory-sharpened tools, as a rule, do not last a long time, and their blades do not cut along their entire length, since they are sharpened differently and are not very sharp. But even if, when purchasing manicure tools that are factory sharpened, they suddenly turn out to be very sharp, this does not mean at all that they will remain so after several times of use.
Manual sharpening of manicure tools is a real art that requires diligent attention and, of course, perseverance, as well as confident movements. The manual sharpening process takes place using a special sharpener, which is equipped with a diamond-coated metal wheel.
Preparation
Before sharpening manicure tools, preparatory work is required:
- It is necessary to check for play. If it is there, then you need to remove it: tighten the bolt that holds the 2 halves of the scissors together. It is important that the blades lie tightly to each other. Sometimes loosening the backlash is necessary to sharpen the blade. There should be a small gap in the connection area.
- It is necessary to remove dirt using a smooth cloth treated with an antibacterial agent. The tool must be wiped.
- It is necessary to check if there are any defects. If the fastening is weak, tighten it with pliers. The screw should be tightened with a screwdriver. This must be done carefully to protect against damage to the mechanism. If the blades are connected with a rivet, a small hammer is used.
- If there are nicks, creases, stains, or rust, it is advisable to take the scissors to a workshop, where the defects will be eliminated.
- You should not boil the tool before sharpening, as this will quickly cause it to rust and fail. Antiseptic agents are used for disinfection.
After preparing for manual sharpening, the nail scissors are ready. At the same time, there are several effective and safe ways to process devices.
What to do to extend the life of hairdressing tools
Do not knock the scissors on the edge of the table or on a hard surface to shake off stuck hairs; wipe the blades with a cloth.
Purchase equipment to sterilize manicure devices or have them processed for a fee.
Store instruments in cases and do not allow them to touch each other as this will cause dull edges.
Do not place the cutters edge down for the same reason.
Sterilize your instruments in a chamber rather than with solutions: the edges will dull faster and you'll soon have to sharpen them again.
After use, the tools must be washed, dried and lubricated, special attention should be paid to the joint: dead skin particles, small hairs and dust become clogged there, and this shortens the service life of the pliers and scissors.
Make sure that the tension of the blades is normal: if there is play and movement or an excessively tight closure, the cutting edges will become rolled, causing them to quickly become dull.
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Diamond wheel machine
How to sharpen nail scissors at home using this method? The procedure is carried out as follows:
- The minimum speed is set.
- The blades of the tool must be passed one by one along the diamond wheel. The canvases must be pressed with one force.
- Then the machine is turned off and the quality of the blade sharpening is checked. The result can be checked on paper. You should cut the paper sheet and evaluate the quality. You need to wipe the instrument and try to trim the nail. If necessary, stronger sharpening is performed.
Knife sharpening stone
How to sharpen nail scissors at home with such a whetstone? Not everyone has machines with diamond wheels at home, although they are among the most effective sharpening options. Processing is easy:
- We need to open the scissors.
- The blades are sharpened one by one with a whetstone. It is important that the movements are sharp and fast.
- Quality is checked using polyethylene. You need to cut it with sharpened scissors and evaluate the result. It is important that the edges of the polyethylene are smooth. If the effect is different, the tool is sharpened again. The surface of the scissors is treated with a smooth cloth. The blade should be free of dust and lint.
Sandpaper
This method is quite fast, but it is advisable to use it occasionally. How to sharpen nail scissors with sandpaper? You should choose sandpaper with any abrasive. The sheet must be folded in half. Then several cuts are made with scissors.
The blades will be sharp for a short time. But after 2-3 manicure procedures they will need to be sharpened again. The frequency of processing is determined by the quality of the steel from which the device is made. If you are not sure of an excellent result, it is better to take the tool to a workshop.
Sharpening manicure tools
The quality of work depends on the sharpening of the manicure devices. Therefore, it is important to follow the rules that allow this processing to be carried out with excellent results:
- Before sharpening, the tools are unscrewed. This is necessary to eliminate damage and make work easier during sharpening.
- The machine must be operated at minimum speed. The sharpening area should not be more than 0.3 mm, and always in one direction.
- In addition to polishing, sanding is required.
- You should not use polishing stones with an abrasive less than recommended (up to 8 thousand grit), otherwise the device will be damaged.
- It should be remembered that all devices that need sharpness adjustment have their own sharpening angle. Therefore, when processing manually, you must remember this, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the cutting function.
- To prevent damage to the device, you need to practice on a different type of tool, as there is a risk of poor sharpening.
- When using diamond wheels, you must be careful when sharpening the corners of the tweezers, as they are very thin, so the cutting edge can easily change.
- It is necessary to take into account safety - be careful and use safety equipment (masks, goggles, gloves).
Sharpening is required for all tools used for manicure. This applies to cuticle nippers, manicure tweezers, nail files, tweezers and other devices. Only with careful care will you be able to perform a neat and high-quality manicure.
Checking the result
After sharpening, to protect against injury during use, you need to check the result. To do this, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:
- The edges of the tweezers should be smooth and even. It is important to check if there is a gap between the cutting edges.
- You need to tug the tweezers in your hand to make sure that all the screws are securely fastened.
Only with high-quality sharpening a beautiful and neat manicure is ensured. Therefore, it is important to perform this treatment regularly, preventing the manicure tools from becoming unusable.
Equipment for professional sharpening
Any master who constantly sharpens manicure tools has special equipment for this. As a rule, only two types of machines are used in this matter:
The easiest way to sharpen is on a laser machine, but it also has its drawbacks. With such sharpening, the risk of wear on the blades of the tool increases. During operation, the laser beam greatly removes the thickness of the metal and therefore it becomes brittle.
Sharpening on a mechanical machine is a little more difficult than on the previous one, but, nevertheless, it maintains the strength of the tool and does not shorten its service life.
Manicure is very important for most people and therefore should be taken very seriously. First of all, you should select only high-quality tools for working with nails and take their choice seriously. After all, the health of your nails and skin depends on what tools you use to perform your manicure. That is why it is best to purchase only professional accessories or tools from well-known brands. Well, of course, you need to pay attention to the sharpening of tools in order to ensure comfortable and convenient work.
Care
Before work, you need to check the quality of sharpening and place the tool with the cutting surface facing up. You should work carefully, without sudden movements, and after work, clean them from any remaining skin and nails with a special brush. The device should be disinfected and sterilized, and at the end of the procedure, lubricate it with a few drops of oil.
The instrument must be packaged in a special case or case; you should also put a cap on the cutting surface or place the scissors in a craft bag to maintain sterility. Sharpening must be done regularly. After work, do not throw the scissors into your cosmetic bag or on the table.
These are the main ways to sharpen nail scissors at home. Knowledge of these methods will allow you to perform high-quality processing at any time without extra costs.
Sharpening technique and features
You will have to pay a decent amount of money for professional sharpening of equipment. But such an investment is worth it, as it extends the life of the tools. In addition, well-sharpened scissors, tweezers or nippers do not injure the skin or harm the nail plate.
Some try to carry out this procedure on their own, at home.
But first things first. It is worth understanding the intricacies of professional sharpening and carrying out such manipulation on your own. Not everyone knows how to avoid mistakes and not damage equipment.
When going to a workshop for sharpening manicure tools, try to find reviews and opinions of clients who have already used the services of this specialist. Do not trust your tool to “nomadic” craftsmen who move from one beauty salon to another in search of clients. They may carry out the necessary procedure poorly or simply render the equipment unusable.
There are two techniques for sharpening manicure tools:
- Using a special machine.
- Manually - or so-called individual sharpening.
If the master uses the first technique, then your tools will be sharpened on special equipment using a diamond and polishing wheels, and as a final phase - a felt washer. This machine allows you to:
- return the tools to their former sharpness;
- align the edges of the blades;
- remove nicks and roughness that appeared during the use of manicure devices.
The main advantages of the easel sharpening technique include:
- saving time - the process occurs much faster than manually;
- eliminating the possibility of causing harm to the structure of the blades themselves.
But do not forget that during the operation a fairly large amount of the blade is removed. Tweezers, scissors and nippers can withstand from 8 to 12 such manipulations - depending on the size of the blades themselves.
If the master sharpens by hand, then you will have to be patient, because he can spend from 30 minutes to an hour on this procedure, depending on the condition of the tools. This process is carried out under a microscope using a diamond stone. The specialist polishes every millimeter of the blade.
If you entrust your tool to a highly qualified specialist, then manual sharpening will be carried out at a higher level than using a machine. If your devices fall into the hands of an inexperienced specialist, then there is a risk of damaging them forever.
Tweezers, scissors and nippers will be able to withstand from 25 to 35 such procedures - unlike the first option.
It is worth taking a closer look at how each manicure tool is sharpened.
